Private Client Solicitor

Executive Network Legal Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A law firm in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a skilled Private Client Solicitor with at least 4 years PQE. This role involves managing a diverse caseload of wills, probate, and trusts, alongside mentoring junior staff. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £65,000 and opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Ongoing professional development

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years PQE as a Private Client Solicitor.
• Proven expertise in estate planning and administration.
• Ability to communicate complex legal matters clearly.

Responsibilities

• Manage varied caseloads, including Wills and trusts.
• Support clients in the estate administration process.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to business development.

Skills

Expertise in Wills

Probate knowledge

Strong interpersonal skills

Client-focused mindset

Education

STEP qualification

Job description

Overview

Private Client Solicitor, 4+ Years PQE, Newcastle upon Tyne, up to c£65,000 (DOE).

Are you a skilled and motivated Private Client Solicitor looking to take the next step in your career? A respected and forward-thinking law firm is expanding its Private Client team and seeking a talented individual to join them.

Responsibilities

• You will play a central role in delivering expert legal services across the full spectrum of private client work.
• Managing your own varied caseload, including Wills, LPAs, probate, trusts, and estate planning.
• Drafting legal documents such as Wills, LPAs, Trust Deeds, Deeds of Variation and more.
• Supporting clients throughout the estate administration process with sensitivity and clarity.
• Supervising and mentoring junior team members.
• Playing an active part in business development to build client relationships and raise the firm’s profile.

Skills Required

• Applications are sought from Private Client Solicitors with a minimum of 4 years’ PQE.
• Proven expertise in Wills, probate, trusts, tax planning, and estate administration.
• Experience with succession planning for rural and farming clients would be advantageous, but not essential.
• STEP qualification is highly desirable.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate complex legal matters clearly and sensitively.
• A proactive, client-focused mindset with attention to detail.
• A genuine interest in developing your own network and profile, as well as the firm’s.

On Offer

• Competitive remuneration package on offer.
• Supportive, collaborative working environment with structured career progression.
• Access to a diverse, high-quality client base.
• Ongoing professional development and training.

How to Apply

Contact Melanie Daly at eNL on 0161 850 0745 or email [e-mail] with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion.

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Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.